Wit & Wisdom Module 2 Vocabulary Quiz (words 1-10)

What is the definition of the word 'wordplay'?

• A state of not knowing; lack of awareness or education.

• Accumulated knowledge or learning.

• Playful or clever use of words to create humor.

• Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is the definition of the word 'peculiar'?

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling.

• Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

• Choice of words in speech or writing.

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of the word 'wisdom'?

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• Accumulated knowledge or learning.

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling.

• Beliefs or hopes concerning what is possible in the future.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of the word 'ignorance'?

• Choice of words in speech or writing.

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

• A state of not knowing; lack of awareness or education.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

What is the definition of the word 'expectations'?

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• Accumulated knowledge or learning.

• Beliefs or hopes concerning what is possible in the future.

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What is the definition of the word 'doldrums'?

• Choice of words in speech or writing.

• Accumulated knowledge or learning.

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of the word 'lethargy'?

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• Choice of words in speech or writing.

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling; sloth, indifference, idleness, inactivity.

• Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

What is the definition of the phrase 'killing time'?

• To waste time.

• To consider every possibility when trying to solve a problem.

• To admit that what you said is wrong.

• To take advantage of an opportunity or get something done while you have the chance.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

What is the definition of the word 'diction'?

• A loud ongoing noise; racket; clamor.

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

• Choice of words in speech or writing.

• Abnormal or different from the usual expectation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of the word 'surreal'?

• A state of having very low energy with drowsiness and lack of interest or feeling.

• A person involved in an act meant to trick or deceive someone.

• Bizarre, weird, or eerie; having a dream-like quality; beyond real, very strange or unusual.

• A boring, gloomy place, or state of mind, in which nothing happens.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.6.2D